Re: Packages still using /usr/doc in unstable
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> I know you guys are in a hurry during BSPs, but you really must contact
> maintainers. Just because the bug is old and unfixed, doesn't mean that
> the maintainer is not aware of and working on a fix.
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> Also, if you make a change, and the maintainer makes an upload shortly
> after without that change, it will be lost because you couldn't take the
> time to contact the maintainer.
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And maintainers should mail the BTS when the status of bugs change. A post of
'I am working on this, should upload in a week or two' is enough to cause most
bug stompers to look elsewhere. Unless of course 'in a week or two' was six
months ago.
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